Just because winter still has its hold on you doesn't mean you have to eat like it does. Break free from the chains of winter and dive into this fresh and easy summertime salad sure to inspire daydreams of warmer days to come. This colorful and versatile recipe can be a green salad, a stand-alone bean salad, or even a simple salsa.

1. If using dry beans, soak the beans in cold water overnight. Rinse; drain. Place the beans into a large heavy-bottomed pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
2. Place all dressing ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Place the canned or cooked beans, onions, tomatoes, pepper, corn, cilantro, avocado, mango, and greens (if making the salad instead of just the salsa) into the bowl and toss to combine.

Using only whole, organic soybeans, live cultures, and all-natural ingredients, WholeSoy & Co. creates a delicious yogurt with all the health benefits of soy protein and probiotics. Rich and creamy, simple and delicious, WholeSoy is everything you want in yogurt plus the added benefits of being dairy-free and cholesterol-free, with no chemical additives.

You've tried that other social networking site. Now there's a social networking site for people interested in building a better, more compassionate world: VeganTalk!

VeganTalk is all about exploring and sharing vegan information while making new friends. You don't have to be vegan to join. In fact, that's a big part of why VeganTalk exists -- to help aspiring vegans find answers about food, health, and anything else related to living vegan in a not-yet-vegan world.

Share pictures, videos, articles, and links. Find vegan businesses. Discover new products. Discuss the latest and greatest books. Explore wonderful recipes with wild abandon -- and share your favorites. You can even start your very own vegan blog! The possibilities are endless. VeganTalk is a caring, helpful community right there at your fingertips.

Get inspired and inspire others to commit to compassionate eating. The goal of Meatout in 2013 is to encourage 25,000 people to eat vegan on March 20th. In just one day, together we can spare the lives of at least 8,000 animals!

Time is running out to register your event for Meatout -- and this is a year you do not want to miss! With a fresh look, an inspiring goal, and all-new handouts, Meatout is poised to make history. It's not too late for you to play a part!

Don't miss out on the chance to save animals, open minds and hearts, and be a part of something wonderful.

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